Virgo_RN BSN, RN

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    Not properly trained for ER?????

    Virgo_RN replied to bassadict69's topic in Emergency

    I think, as a general rule, that no, most new grads are not ready for a busy ER setting. There are exceptions, and some of those have been mentioned. I'd also like to mention that med/surg is no...
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    Horrible hospital experience!

    Virgo_RN replied to southernbeegirl's topic in General Nursing

    She may have been nice, but she dropped the ball. That drives me absolutely bonkers, those nurses that know they can get away with providing substandard care as long as they are
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    Normal to feel so stupid?

    Virgo_RN replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Emergency

    I transferred to the ED, not a new nurse, just a new ED nurse. It's a different world from the floor! But I still feel like I should be getting it faster, since I'm not totally green as a
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    I need to vent right now or I will absolutely EXPLODE!!!!

    Virgo_RN replied to aeonflux40's topic in General Nursing

    Do your pumps not have a lockout feature to prevent
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    Patients paying for TV service in the hospital

    Virgo_RN replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand charging extra for premium channels, but for basic TV it seems a bit ridiculous. Seems like it should just be a part of the cost of doing
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    I don't care anymore, I'm never saying another thing...

    Virgo_RN replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, TLS, that must be
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    Quick question... IV protonix

    Virgo_RN replied to zilla704's topic in General Nursing

    If you look under the side effects profile, both vertigo and tinnitus are listed, indicating ototoxicity. Ototoxicity can be related to rate of
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    General guidelines on when to call dr. Or transfer pt.

    Virgo_RN replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I just checked, and 70/60 has a MAP of
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    Flush bag when giving IVP meds?

    Virgo_RN replied to carebear01's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I know. Still against P&P at my facility. That's why it's silly,
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    Flush bag when giving IVP meds?

    Virgo_RN replied to carebear01's topic in General Nursing

    I used to do that until I was told that it was against P&P unless the physician had specifically ordered IVF. Silly, I know, but be sure to check your facility's P&P on
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    General guidelines on when to call dr. Or transfer pt.

    Virgo_RN replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Nursing

    Generally speaking, I would say that any change in patient condition that is not resolved with nursing measures, but requires medical intervention, would buy a phone call to the doc. For example, say...
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    accurate I&O's possible??

    Virgo_RN replied to hirochan's topic in General Nursing

    Some things that helped me: When you go in to do your initial assessment, make sure the water pitcher is full and the bedside table is clear of empty cups and dishes. If the patient prefers to drink...
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    Stuck on an unsafe floor (Vent, long)

    Virgo_RN replied to monkeyadale's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It seems to me your options are: 1) Quit. Yesterday. 2) Look for work elsewhere then quit when you find another job. 3) Stick it out for 3 more months, then put in for a
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    New Nurse having trouble with Techs

    Virgo_RN replied to Dramqueenie1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    "Should" they respect you? Yes, of course. But the ideal and the reality very frequently do not match up. This is true not just in nursing, but in life in general. I did not say that you are...
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    NEED HELP WITH WIFE

    Virgo_RN replied to milan18400's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I agree with Miranda. This is not about you, your classmates, your patients, or your future coworkers. It is about your wife. She needs to deal with this for the sake of her marriage and the sake...
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    New Nurse having trouble with Techs

    Virgo_RN replied to Dramqueenie1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That statement right there stands out for me. I'm hearing that you expect to be respected by the techs simply because you are a nurse. This could be part of your problem. From their point of view,...
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    CODE question

    Virgo_RN replied to JMDRN09's topic in General Nursing

    Remember your left sided vs. right sided heart failure. The left ventricle pumps blood to the systemic circulation, so when pumping is impaired, pressure builds up in the left ventricle, and the...
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    New Nurse having trouble with Techs

    Virgo_RN replied to Dramqueenie1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Welcome to nursing! I'd bet the farm that this has been going on the whole time you were a tech, but you didn't notice it because you weren't the nurse. Maybe you never behaved this way toward the...
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    Shingles pain

    Virgo_RN replied to NewNurseAlert's topic in General Nursing

    The doctor diagnosed shingles from a phone
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    my first night on my own tonight!!! i am gonna vomit=(((((

    Virgo_RN replied to erin01's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Breathe. Inhale deeply, and as you exhale, let your shoulders relax and clear your mind of chaotic thoughts. Do this before you walk into any patient room, and each time you are feeling
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    Disgusting Nurses!! SICK of my status as a CNA

    Virgo_RN replied to carlasbizz's topic in General Nursing

    What a horrible experience! Even a patient in restraints can pull out an NGT or an IV in a flash, all it takes is just a few seconds, and while having a PCA present should decrease the likelihood of...
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    Confessions of a non-graceful nurse, help!

    Virgo_RN replied to zacarias's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hey, you are not alone. It's a blood bath when I start an IV. By the time I'm done, the room looks like a scene out of a horror movie. I'm getting better,
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    checking BP before giving BP meds?

    Virgo_RN replied to 2bnurse_it's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Yes, take BP and HR prior to giving cardiac meds, and follow holding parameters. Having said that, this is where you need to know your meds, and understand the reasons you are giving them. It drives...
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    Rude Physician - Tips for Handling

    Virgo_RN replied to Ihoplover's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh, and as far as rude physicians, I just take it with a grain of salt. I don't take it personally when a patient is rude to me, so why should I take it personally when a doctor is? You will learn...
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    Rude Physician - Tips for Handling

    Virgo_RN replied to Ihoplover's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is a situation where I probably would have consulted with my charge nurse before acting. If the family's concerns were about the surgery, then it is the surgeon who should have been called....